India, March 10 -- "When farmers use the right technology at the right time, they can reduce inputs and increase their income by 10 to 15 per cent," says Alexandra Brand, Executive Vice President for Sustainability, Corporate Affairs and Transformation at Syngenta Group, highlighting how technology-driven agriculture can transform rural livelihoods.

In an interaction, Brand said modern agricultural technologies, ranging from improved seeds to artificial intelligence-based advisory tools, are helping farmers boost yields while lowering environmental impact. She emphasised that sustainable agriculture is central to tackling global challenges such as climate change, food security, and declining farm incomes. "Sustainability for us means imp...